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J407 PBW

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,205 mi
Last recorded221,205 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 PBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 221,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2008 208,249 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 208,207 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both front mud flaps insecure

engine manegment light on

front brake pads getting low

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

oil leak to engine

rear brake discs rusty

roof lineing hanging down

Pass 16 Aug 2006 183,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 182,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 182,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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J407 PBW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J407 PBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J407 PBW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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